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Isola Bella, Lago Maggiore
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Most famous for humorous poems such as "The Owl and the Pussycat," Lear was also a painter and illustrator who wittily described himself as "Greek Topographical Painter par excellence." As a young artist, he traveled to Rome and remained abroad for the majority of his life. He undertook walking tours in Italy, Greece, Switzerland, and France, and sketched assiduously. Upon finding what he deemed a good subject, Lear observed the scenery through a monocle and then rapidly sketched the details of the view in graphite, usually recording the precise location and date. Later, he worked up the drawing in ink and laid in color washes. This drawing records a view of Lake Maggiore in Italy.
| Artist / Maker | Edward Lear |
|---|---|
| Date | 1839 |
| Culture / Origin | England, 19th century |
| Medium | graphite heightened with white |
| Department | Drawings |
| Type | Drawing |
About the Artist
BiographyEdward Lear (1812–1888) — British artist, illustrator, author and poet (1812-1888).Edward Lear worked as writer, poet, illustrator, painter and novelist and is associated with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and United Kingdom. Their documented life spans the years 1812 to 1888, born in Highgate, died in Sanremo.Disciplineswriter, poet, illustrator, painter, novelistBorn1812, HighgateDied1888, SanremoNationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United KingdomSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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